Tag Archives: ethical sourcing

Beyond the tombstones of good intentions May 24, 2023 The ethical jewellery cemetery is full of tombstones of good intentions, inscribed with the words:  plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose (i.e. “the more that changes, the more it’s the same thing”). + Read More

The silver and gold are not clean: Discussing racism and jewellery December 2, 2020 In August of this year, JB contributor, Kyle Abram, spoke to Robin Erfe as research for his upcoming article, ‘Where Black lives don’t matter to jewellers.’ + Read More

From earth to market: Supporting gemstone-sourcing narratives July 30, 2020 The process of bringing a gemstone to market is quite different from that of a diamond. Have you ever considered these variances? + Read More

The sustainability trap July 14, 2020 Currently, mining for product used to make jewellery continues just as it always has, with large-scale mines supplying 80 per cent of gold and diamonds and extracting resources as fast as possible. + Read More

A dream deferred: Ethical gold in North America May 28, 2020 The ethical jewellery movement has picked up a bit of steam in North America in recent years, but how ‘ethical’ is ‘ethical,’ really? + Read More

Responsible Jewellery Council turns 15 May 28, 2020 On May 20, the Responsible Jewellery Council celebrated its 15th anniversary with the virtual hosting of its annual general meeting (AGM). + Read More

Ethical trading program launched by ICA April 1, 2020 Boosting customer confidence and enhancing industry goodwill are central to the latest offering from the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA). + Read More

Tiffany & Co. commits to transparent diamond sourcing January 9, 2019 Today, Tiffany & Co. launched a new policy aimed at verifying the provenance of its diamonds. + Read More

WDC encourages faster Kimberley Process reform November 22, 2018 With the closure of the 2018 Kimberley Process Plenary, the World Diamond Council is raising questions about the pace of changes to the process. + Read More

Canadian government proposes expanded conflict diamond definition November 13, 2018 A proposal from the government of Canada to expand the definition of conflict diamonds has received strong backing from industry bodies. + Read More